Moritz Friedrich Joseph Eugen Freiherr[1] Auffenberg von Komarów (born Auffenberg; since 1919 Moritz Auffenberg; 22 May 1852 – 18 May 1928) was an Austro-Hungarian Military officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army and Minister of War. At the outbreak of World War I, he took command of the Fourth Army.
Auffenberg was born a commoner, but in 1869 his father was ennobled into Austrian nobility, with the title Ritter von Auffenberg. He entered the army at age 19. As a young staff officer, he served in the army which occupied Bosnia in 1878. He later commanded the XV. Army Corps at Sarajevo. In 1910, he reached the rank of general. His active spirit led him to take a vigorous part in the internal politics of the monarchy, his knowledge of the Hungarian and more especially of the Southern Slav question being intimate. He had attracted the attention of the heir to the throne, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, who had, in spite of much opposition, secured his appointment as Minister of War of the Empire in 1911, where he served until 1912, when he was obligated to resign after only a little over a year. In this position, he tried to modernize the army, obtaining many political enemies in the process. Among his few successes was an increase of military budget.
During World War I, Auffenberg commanded the Fourth Army which won at the Battle of Komarów but was defeated by the Russians during the Battle of Rawa (the "six days battle"). He was blamed for the defeat, dismissed from the command and replaced by the Archduke Josef Ferdinand. Auffenberg never held a command again.
On 22 April 1915 Emperor Franz Joseph I awarded him the title of Freiherr (Baron) with the designation "von Komarow," in recognition of his victory at this battle. In April 1915, he was arrested, being suspected that, as War Minister, he delivered to an unauthorized person a copy of military instructions with a view to speculation on the stock exchange, but the court acquitted him.
Booksedit
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Auffenberg wrote two books about the war:
Aus Österreich-Ungarns Teilnahme am Weltkrieg (About Austro-Hungarian participation in the World War), Berlin, Ullstein, 1920.
Aus Österreich-Ungarns Höhe und Niedergang - Eine Lebensschilderung (About rise and fall of Austria-Hungary - a life description), Munich, 1921.
^Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as Baron). In Germany since 1919, it forms part of family names. The feminine forms are Freifrau and Freiin.
Referencesedit
"Moritz Freiherr Auffenberg von Komarów". Austrian Commanders. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1922). "Auffenberg-Komarow, Moritz, Freiherr von". Encyclopædia Britannica (12th ed.). London & New York: The Encyclopædia Britannica Company.
moritz, auffenberg, moritz, friedrich, joseph, eugen, freiherr, auffenberg, komarów, born, auffenberg, since, 1919, moritz, auffenberg, 1852, 1928, austro, hungarian, military, officer, austro, hungarian, army, minister, outbreak, world, took, command, fourth,. Moritz Friedrich Joseph Eugen Freiherr 1 Auffenberg von Komarow born Auffenberg since 1919 Moritz Auffenberg 22 May 1852 18 May 1928 was an Austro Hungarian Military officer in the Austro Hungarian Army and Minister of War At the outbreak of World War I he took command of the Fourth Army FreiherrMoritz Auffenberg von KomarowGeneral Moritz Auffenberg von Komarow 1915 Born 1852 05 22 22 May 1852Troppau Austrian EmpireDied18 May 1928 1928 05 18 aged 75 Vienna First Austrian RepublicAllegiance Austria HungaryService wbr branchAustro Hungarian ArmyYears of service1871 1918RankGeneral der InfanterieCommands heldFourth Army Contents 1 Biography 2 Books 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksBiography editAuffenberg was born a commoner but in 1869 his father was ennobled into Austrian nobility with the title Ritter von Auffenberg He entered the army at age 19 As a young staff officer he served in the army which occupied Bosnia in 1878 He later commanded the XV Army Corps at Sarajevo In 1910 he reached the rank of general His active spirit led him to take a vigorous part in the internal politics of the monarchy his knowledge of the Hungarian and more especially of the Southern Slav question being intimate He had attracted the attention of the heir to the throne the Archduke Francis Ferdinand who had in spite of much opposition secured his appointment as Minister of War of the Empire in 1911 where he served until 1912 when he was obligated to resign after only a little over a year In this position he tried to modernize the army obtaining many political enemies in the process Among his few successes was an increase of military budget During World War I Auffenberg commanded the Fourth Army which won at the Battle of Komarow but was defeated by the Russians during the Battle of Rawa the six days battle He was blamed for the defeat dismissed from the command and replaced by the Archduke Josef Ferdinand Auffenberg never held a command again On 22 April 1915 Emperor Franz Joseph I awarded him the title of Freiherr Baron with the designation von Komarow in recognition of his victory at this battle In April 1915 he was arrested being suspected that as War Minister he delivered to an unauthorized person a copy of military instructions with a view to speculation on the stock exchange but the court acquitted him Books edit nbsp Wikisource has original works by or about Moritz von Auffenberg Auffenberg wrote two books about the war Aus Osterreich Ungarns Teilnahme am Weltkrieg About Austro Hungarian participation in the World War Berlin Ullstein 1920 Aus Osterreich Ungarns Hohe und Niedergang Eine Lebensschilderung About rise and fall of Austria Hungary a life description Munich 1921 Notes editThis article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations February 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message Regarding personal names Freiherr is a former title translated as Baron In Germany since 1919 it forms part of family names The feminine forms are Freifrau and Freiin References edit Moritz Freiherr Auffenberg von Komarow Austrian Commanders Retrieved 31 July 2012 nbsp This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1922 Auffenberg Komarow Moritz Freiherr von Encyclopaedia Britannica 12th ed London amp New York The Encyclopaedia Britannica Company External links editNewspaper clippings about Moritz von Auffenberg in the 20th Century Press Archives of the ZBW Military offices Preceded byFranz Xaver von Schonaich Imperial amp Royal Minister for War1911 1912 Succeeded byAlexander von Krobatin Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Moritz von Auffenberg amp oldid 1190235145, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
